Growing up in a small seaside town in the 1950s, Clare O'Brien and David Power pray that their destiny will lead them faraway from the town in which they live. Years later, they meet again in Dublin, where David is studying medicine and Clare has won a scholarship to University College. This is a story of ambition, betrayal and love.
Ambition, betrayal, love. A wonderful love story from the bestselling author of Light a Penny Candle and Circle of Friends.
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Growing up in a quiet seaside town, Clare O'Brien and David Power shout their hearts' desires into the echo cave, praying their destinies will carry them far away from Castlebay.
Years later, their paths cross again. David, following in his father's footsteps, is studying medicine and Clare has won a scholarship to University College.
But eventually Castlebay will draw them back and, against a backdrop of empty grey skies, sea-spray and howling winds, this drama of ambition, betrayal and love will reach its turbulent conclusion.
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Readers love Echoes . . .
***** 'Maeve Binchy is a first class story teller, and ECHOES is one of her best. If you pick it up, you will not be disappointed.'
***** 'I was transported by this book and also its characters stuck with me. 5 stars.'
***** 'A warm, page-turning novel that makes you sad when it ends.'
***** 'Maeve Binchy is always a pleasure and this book is no exception.'
***** 'Just a wonderful and beautifully told story.'
